The Craftsman 917.27340 is a 2004 lawn tractor from the LT 1000 Series built by AYP and distributed by Craftsman (a part of Sears). It features an 18 hp Briggs & Stratton 501cc single-cylinder gasoline engine with electric start and a belt-driven hydrostatic transmission with infinite forward and reverse speeds. The tractor is two-wheel drive with manual steering and an open operator station. It has a 42-inch mid-mount mower deck attachment with a manual lift and uses mid PTO with a manual clutch. Tires are sized 15x6.0-6 front and 18x9.5-8 rear. Electrical system includes a 12-volt battery with 230 CCA and negative ground.